Obituaries
Pat Agnew
Jun 6, 2025
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Joe Patrick Agnew of McKinney, passed from earth to his heavenly home on Friday, June 6, 2025, after a lifetime of service to God, his family, community, and country. While we mourn his passing and miss him greatly, we rejoice that he is healed forever in heaven. He was 83.
The family will receive visitors...
Iva Hughes
Jun 5, 2025
Iva Lou Langdon Hughes died in Abilene, Texas on June 5, 2025. She is survived by her husband Edsel Hughes and three children: son Robin Hughes and wife Ginny of Boaz, Alabama, son Mark Hughes of Abilene, and daughter Lori Ladyman and husband Tim of Abilene.
Iva is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Iva finished high school in Dyess,...
Timothy Lewis Deveny
Jun 4, 2025
Timothy Lewis Deveny of Abilene, Texas passed away June 4, 2025 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was 77 years old.
Tim was the second of twins born in Abilene, Texas November 25, 1947, son of Robert Lewis Deveny and Mary Kathryn Lawyer. He grew up in San Diego, California, riding bikes and exploring the canyons below their house....
Mary E Sullivan
Jun 3, 2025
Mary Bryan Strader Sullivan entered eternal life on Tuesday, June 3rd at 1:00 p.m. in the care of Hendrick Hospice and surrounded by her loved ones. After a long and courageous battle with lymphoma, she is now healed and in the presence of her Savior, where she is most likely redecorating Heaven.
Mary was born in Abilene, Texas, on January 13,...
Max Wills Money
Jun 2, 2025
Max Wills Money
June 16, 2000 - June 2, 2025
Max was born and raised in Abilene, Texas. He graduated from Wylie High School and went on to a career with the U.S. Army in Special Forces. He loved music, horses, tattoos, mischief, inappropriate humor, and his family - both blood and chosen.
Please join our family in remembering his life by sharing...
Michael Edward McClellan
May 30, 2025
Michael Edward McClellan, 81, died peacefully in his home Friday, May 30, 2025, in Abilene, TX. Michael was a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather, and a faithful servant of God. He was an avid reader and a relentless purveyor of dad jokes. Michael was always happiest at home with his house full of family.
Michael was born in Denton, TX...
Jose Luiz Lopez
May 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jose Luiz Lopez, who left us on May 16, 2025, at the age of 71. Jose was born on June 25, 1953, in Hale County, Texas. He was a proud resident of Abilene, Texas, and a beloved member of his community. A time of visitation with the family will...
Laura Riffle
May 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Sue Riffle, a beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother, who departed this life on May 9, 2025, at the age of 61. Laura was born on December 21, 1963, in Abilene, Texas, where she spent her life nurturing her family and friends with unwavering faith and boundless love.
Sue's devotion...
Jack Hayes Cofer, Jr.
May 7, 2025
Jack Hayes Cofer Jr passed from his earthly life to his eternal life on May 7, 2025.
Jack Hayes was born on August 24, 1938 to Jack Hayes Cofer Sr and Ethel Mae (Inmon) Cofer. He graduated from Krum High School in Krum, Texas in 1956. He joined the United States Army in 1957 and served until 1960.
Jack married Peggy Ann...
Mary Elizabeth Swinney
May 6, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Swinney, 85, of Breckenridge, passed away at Hendrick Hospice Care Center on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. A graveside service will be on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.
Luke Mancel Pitts
May 4, 2025
Luke Mancel Pitts, 37 of Douglas, Arizona, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Funeral service will be Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. Burial will follow at the Abilene Municipal Cemetery.
Luke was born on December 1, 1987 as the fourth of five children. He had...
Larry Dale Sparks
May 3, 2025
Larry Dale Sparks, 83, of Abilene, passed away on May 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, with burial preceding the service at 9:00 a.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene. Attendees are encouraged to celebrate Larry's life by wearing patriotic colors to the...
Gloria Lynn Dawley
May 2, 2025
Gloria Lynn Dawley, age 58, of Abilene, TX peacefully passed away on May 2, 2025 at her home, almost four years after she was diagnosed with cancer. She was born on August 20, 1966, in Mason, TX to the late Elva Mireles and Manuel Ramon.
Gloria lived a remarkable life that was marked by love, strength, perseverance, and unwavering faith in...
Thorne Rosa King
Apr 30, 2025
Thorne Rosa was born at home in Roby, Fisher County on August 23, 1928. Her parents were John Thorne Lovett and Roye Tefteller Lovett. She lived In Roby all her schooldays from Elementary thru senior year. On November 19th, 1944, Thorne Rosa married to Tom King. While Tom was overseas in the military, she worked in County agents' office in...
Billie Louise Allen
Apr 29, 2025
Billie Louise Smith Allen passed away April 29, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 99. She was born to Thomas Thurston and Stacy Vivian Smith in Mitchell County near the community of Buford. She grew up helping on the cotton farm and still owned this farm at the time of her death. Billie was a banker by profession,...
Tina Denise Kollbaum
Apr 26, 2025
Tina Denise Miller Kollbaum, age 57, entered into her eternal rest on April 26th, 2025 at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tina was born on July 18th, 1967 in Eastland, Texas to Bill and Bonnie Miller. Tina graduated from Wylie High School and Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas to become a registered nurse in 1991. In 2005, Tina...
Jimmy Melton McDonald, Jr.
Apr 17, 2025
Jimmy Melton McDonald, Jr., age 69, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1956, at Fort Carson, Colorado, to Jimmy McDonald, Sr. and June Ray McDonald.
Jimmy was one of seven brothers and was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and June Crooks, and by his brothers Stan, Ken, Russ, Doug,...
James L. Reed
Apr 15, 2025
James L. Reed, 81, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Born June 6, 1943, in Swenson, Texas, James lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, and a steadfast work ethic.
A proud graduate of Jayton High School, James went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Army. He was stationed in...
Kay Bedingfield
Apr 6, 2025
Jeri Kay Bedingfield, 67, of Abilene, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 6, 2025. A memorial service will be at the First Methodist Church, 202 Butternut Street, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Greg Rake officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral...
Candace Shelton
Apr 6, 2025
Candace Sue Shelton, a beloved teacher and champion for marginalized students, left this world on April 6, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on September 17, 1944, in Pampa, Texas, Candace dedicated her life to uplifting those around her, profoundly impacting the lives of displaced and racially profiled students throughout her career in education with the Abilene Independent School...
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